In our friendly and inclusive Allied Health team, you, as the Allied Health Assistant, will be required to implement client-specific treatment plans, and create resources for clients and families under the supervision of our Speech Language Pathologists, and other specialised Allied Health professionals.

The AHA will be required to work within a flexible, transdisciplinary structure alongside other Therapy and Family Services employees to ensure our valued clients’ and families’ needs are met and supported.

Located in our Yeerongpilly office, your main responsibility will be to help bring harmony and smooth operation to our clients, and our programs through effective coordination and administration.

As a valued Allied Health Assistant, you may be required to work in a variety of settings, which could include Deaf Connect offices, clinics, Tele-practice, playgroups, children’s homes, and community settings such as childcare centres, kindergartens, and schools.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Interact with the families and clients in a manner that considers the needs of the client first and follows the treatment plan outlined by the client’s allied health professional supervisor
• Prepare therapy resources under the supervision of an allied health professional.
• Communicate effectively with allied health professionals and other stakeholders involved in the client’s support services. Report back to the supervising allied health professional on the client’s progress towards goals in their treatment plan.
• Complete treatment notes outlining clients’ progress towards goals and additional observations made by the AHA.
• Attend Deaf Connect events and playgroups to provide support under the supervision of an allied health professional.

About You

In your application, let us know if you have these key skills and experience:

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Current Queensland WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening Card
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Current driver’s license

You should also let us know if you have these other great skills:

• Auslan language skills
• Certificate in Allied Health Assistance
• Early Childhood qualification or experience

About Us

Deaf Connect is the largest, whole-of-life service provider and social impact organisation for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Australians. We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language.

Our organisational values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture, and language.

We offer an attractive benefits program including:

• Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your pay
• Flexibility regarding working arrangements
• Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Free comprehensive online learning portal
• Free financial wellness support through our default super fund

How to Apply

Apply today! We may actively review applications and begin interviewing prior to this date.

To apply you must submit the following within this form:

• Either a Cover Letter or a link to your Auslan video recording outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements as outlined in the position description (no more than 1.5 pages or 5 min Auslan video recording)
• An up-to-date resume including your name, contact details, employment history and qualifications.

If you have further questions about the role, you can contact our friendly People and Culture team at [email protected]

Deaf Connect is an equal opportunity employer. All successful applicants may be required to provide a current Australian National Police Clearance, NDIS WC and Working with Children Check/Blue Card prior to commencement.